Hi, I’m
Rebecca Tan
Singapore,Singapore
Summary
Motivated student intending to delve deeper into Political Science, after coming from a double major in Environmental Science and Political Science. Possess strong research experience and aptitude, particularly in a self-proposed undergraduate project on the "Liberal Tilt in Universities" that explored the potential silencing of alternative views in universities, and a current final year thesis paper on the "Relational Values of Nature", which explains how nature affects human-nature and human-human relationships. Adept at navigating the intersectionalities and interdisciplinary elements of research projects.
Overview
1
year of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
JSIM Education Pte Ltd
Content Writer
2022.06 - 2022.09 (3 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Pioneered creative syllabus-guided worksheets and comics to supplement BBC Earth Magazines
- Revamped teaching material for sales kit to facilitate company expansion into the Philippines.
- Developed educational content for the company website and social media posts.
Asian School of the Environment
Research Assistant
2021.05 - 2021.08 (3 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Analysed mineral composition of tephra samples through image-classification software.
- Selected specific fossils needed for carbon dating using a microscope.
NEWRI Ecosystem
Research Assistant
2021.04 - 2021.08 (4 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Set up laboratory equipment as per research requirements.
- Proofread research notes for accuracy.
Education
Nanyang Technological UniversitySingapore
Bachelor of Science from Environmental Science and Political Science
2020.08 - 2024.05 (3 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
University overview
Academic:
- Current cGPA: 4.76/ 5 (First Class Honours)
- Awarded Dean's List (2020/2021)
- Awarded NTU President Research Scholar with Merit (2021/2022)
- Exchange program at the National University of Singapore, Singapore (2022)
- Exchange program at the University of Kent, United Kingdom (2022)
- Awarded Highly Commended Entrant for Global Undergraduate Awards (2023)
Extracurricular:
- Tamarind Hall Council Leader - Social Secretary (2021/2022)
- Programme Leader for the Temasek Foundation Leadership and Regional Network Scholarship (2023)
- Boulder Society Main Committee - Welfare Officer (2023/2024)
Skills
- Research and Analysis
- Communication and Team Management
- Content Writing
- R, MATLAB, and ODK
Languages
English
Native
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Spanish
Beginner
Timeline
Content Writer
JSIM Education Pte Ltd
2022.06 - 2022.09 (3 education.months_Label)
Research Assistant
Asian School of the Environment
2021.05 - 2021.08 (3 education.months_Label)
Research Assistant
NEWRI Ecosystem
2021.04 - 2021.08 (4 education.months_Label)
Nanyang Technological University
Bachelor of Science from Environmental Science and Political Science
2020.08 - 2024.05 (3 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)